August 8, 2024 - Thursday


We did school again today and it’s crazy how it already feels like it’s getting old. 😅 It’s only the third day with Clem and Jonas! Ridiculous! 

Jonas and I ran out to the fish store and looked at every single fish and every single plant for-ev-er. But it was good. I actually got a new fish to add to my tank! We’re calling her Angel. She’s a pretty fishy. 

I was planning to go to small group tonight, but when Anne put out her message about cell group, I just felt this longing to be with those ladies. And I am so glad I went. I got to see faces I haven't seen in a while and laugh about stupid things AND I got to hold Tori! It was a good evening. I am feeling like I want to be at more HC things again. However, I also feel like I want to have the freedom to visit other churches or not show up when I don't feel like showing up. I have no idea if that is an achievable balance or not, but I don't want to feel stuck in obligation. I want to do the things that are good for my relationship with God and that might not match the Dwell script to the letter. Just taking this all a day at a time! But I am glad that I went to cell group today. 💗 That was definitely good.

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